Optimize IBM Passport Advantage with FNTS Passport-as-a-Service.
Managing IBM Passport Advantage licensing and renewals is complex and costly. FNTS Passport-as-a-Service (PaaS) simplifies the process with a fully managed, predictable model—empowering IT leaders to reduce costs, strengthen compliance, and modernize IBM environments.
Software-as-a-Service, Managed for You.
FNTS Passport-as-a-Service bundles IBM Passport Advantage licensing, cloud, infrastructure management, and operational support into one streamlined solution. As an IBM Platinum Partner, FNTS helps enterprises simplify renewals, reduce unplanned budget spikes, and align software strategy with long-term business goals.
Core Capabilities:
- Transparent Annual Pricing: One predictable cost for licensing, support, and infrastructure.
- 20–30% Renewal Savings: Avoid inflationary costs while optimizing entitlements.
- Flexible Deployment Models: Support for x86, IBM Power Systems, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments.
- Audit & Compliance Resilience: Proactive entitlement tracking and license accuracy.
- ELA Negotiation & Alternatives: Expert guidance to improve contract terms and flexibility.
Service Details
Business Benefits
- Lower operational costs with optimized renewals
- Improve budget predictability and eliminate surprises
- Reduce audit risk with proactive entitlement controls
- Free IT teams from complex license administration
- Future-proof IBM investments with modernization support
Use Cases / Triggers
- Rising IBM software renewal costs
- Limited internal bandwidth for license management
- Need to migrate x86 or Power workloads to hybrid or multi-cloud
- Compliance risks tied to license audits
- Difficulty sustaining IBM ELA growth requirements
Flexible Service Models
- Managed Licensing & Renewals: FNTS handles contracts, entitlements, and lifecycle tracking
- Infrastructure & Cloud Management: On-premise, hybrid, or multi-cloud deployment options
- Optimization Support: Migration, rationalization, and modernization planning
Why Choose FNTS for Passport-as-a-Service
As a trusted IT advisor for more than 30 years, FNTS delivers enterprise-grade solutions designed for complex, regulated industries.
FNTS Differentiators:
- IBM Platinum Partner with decades of licensing and infrastructure expertise
- White-glove, client-first support model with 97% client retention
- U.S.-based secure Tier IV data centers
- Experience across AIX, IBM i, distributed, and hybrid environments
- Proven savings of 20–30% on IBM Passport renewals
Ready to Simplify IBM Passport Advantage?
FNTS Passport-as-a-Service helps you streamline licensing, cut renewal costs, and future-proof your IBM software strategy.
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